"Fresh Bait" Miniature Shack from 1941 (Universal, 1979).

Vintage original hyper-realistic model miniature bait shack constructed of wood, metal, cast resin and mixed media components, expertly assembled, painted, and finished. With intentional distress, crazed paint and hand painted, weathered signage. Steven Spielberg's epic war comedy was filled with incredible miniature landscapes, airplanes, tanks, and even an unforgettable run-away Ferris wheel. This structure was one of those making up the setting of the aged and dilapidated Ocean Park Pier. The structure measures 23" x 14" 16.5." Spielberg assembled a crew of Hollywood's legendary designers, FX masters, and modelmakers for this passion project. Greg Jein served as miniature supervisor and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Effects, Visual Effects. An example of the finest art and craft in filmmaking. Exhibiting age and production wear. Comes with a COA from Heritage Auctions. From the Collection of Greg Jein.